JW House, located on the campus of the Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, has announced the appointment of Tracy Byars as its executive director. Byars has experience as a communicator, fundraiser and nonprofit leader who will be responsible for expanding JW House.

JW House has served more than 2,000 overnight guests since its grand opening in 2008 and can accommodate about 400 families a year.

Byars most recently served as vice president of advancement at Sofia University, is a certified fund- raising executive and is a board member of the Horse Park at Woodside, having served as both its development director and executive director from 2002 to 2005.

Located at 3850 Homestead Road, JW House offers both overnight and day-use respite for families who otherwise might be separated or have to sleep on hospital benches.

An oversight committee of local residents has released its report to the community on 2012-13 spending by the Foothill-De Anza Community College District funded by Measure C, the district’s $490.8 million general obligation bond program.

The report features photographs of Measure C projects that were started or completed in 2012-13, lists the committee’s activities, and presents detailed financial information about the use of Measure C funds, including results of annual financial and performance audits. The audits found no instances of noncompliance, according to the report.

Three district residents recently joined the oversight committee, replacing members whose terms expired in 2013.

Los Altos Hills resident Kelly Davis, a member of the Foothill-De Anza Foundation board of directors, is the new auxiliary organization representative. She is senior vice president and regional manager for Heritage Bank of Commerce.

Student Evelynn Chun, a senator with the Associated Students of Foothill College, is the committee’s student organization representative.

More information about Measure C and the citizens bond oversight committee can be found at measurec.fhda.edu.